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Public Hearing - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Expanding Housing Choices (TC1800007) (60min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 23, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Expanding Housing Choices (TC1800007); and
First Motion: To adopt the appropriate Statement of Consistency pursuant to NCGS ?153A-341; and
Second Motion: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 4, Zoning Districts; Article 5, Use Regulations; Article 6, District Intensity Standards; Article 7, Design Standards; Article 13, Additional Requirements for Subdivisions; Article 14, Nonconformities; and Article 17, Definitions; and
Third Motion: To adopt a resolution regarding the development and reporting of metrics for Expanding Housing Choices
Summary. Text amendment TC1800007 (Attachment B; B1-B6) includes amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that would allow for more, and more varied, housing choices to be created in a context-sensitive manner predominantly within, but not completely limited to, the Urban Tier. Proposed UDO revisions include expanding the allowance of duplexes, a new small lot option, aligning duplex and attached single-family housing types with detached single-family standards, increasing the opportunities for accessory dwelling units, modifications to residential infill standards, and modifications to other associated standards.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The text amendment emphasizes Goal 4 (Community Prosperity) by offering fair and reasonable regulations for the citizens and business community of Durham while adhering to Goal 5 (Accountable, Efficient, and Visionary Government).
Resource Persons: Michael Stock, AICP, Senior Planner, and Patrick Young, AICP, Planning Director
County Manager's Recommendation: The ...
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